The Epicenter

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Electric Grid Resiliency

Electric Grid Resiliency

Extreme weather events wreak havoc on a grid not designed to endure their frequency and intensity, but there are solutions to build resiliency. 1. Modernize grid infrastructure; 2. Install more microgrids; 3. Roll out more renewable energy to reduce fossil-fuel dependence

5 Early Insights from the LA Fires

5 Early Insights from the LA Fires

California has high standards for wildfire, but even with policy changes, adoption is slow. The LA Fires will likely drive up rent prices, fueling displacement in the region. The fires are straining an already imbalanced CA insurance market.

The 2024 Year in Review for Resiliency

The 2024 Year in Review for Resiliency

In 2024, the U.S. experienced 24 climate disaster events where losses exceeded $1 billion. As The Epicenter team reflects on themes from 2024, five questions are top of mind. The Epicenter asked resiliency practitioners to reflect on the past year and share their thoughts on what's to come in 2025.

Extreme heat: Opportunities for investors

Extreme heat: Opportunities for investors

Investors can reduce the costs and dangers of extreme heat by: Fortifying the electrical grid and built environment; Advancing alternative cooling innovations; Developing public-private partnerships in cooling infrastructure; Investing in blended finance tools; Scaling insurance innovations.

Voting, the Candidates, and Climate Disasters

Voting, the Candidates, and Climate Disasters

Long-term investment in voting infrastructure enables voters in NC to cast ballots. Disasters could slowly influence bi-partisan agreement for climate action. U.S. immigration policy could impede or catalyze climate migration. Presidents hold direct power over capital allocation post-disaster.

Curated Insights - October 30th

Curated Insights - October 30th

As floods become bigger and more common, insurance gaps increase costs. Climate-vulnerable mobile homes increase financial risk for communities. Pop up micro-grids offer resilience to vulnerable power grids. ReBuild NC has a deficit of over $150 Million and 1,600 people still displaced.

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